Photo courtesy of SMITH FUNERAL HOME - SAPULPA
SAPULPA, Oklahoma
Oct 4, 1943 – Nov 26, 2019 (Age 76)
David Dale Denham 76, passed from this world on November 26, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. David was born on October 4, 1943 in Sapulpa, OK and was the youngest of twin boys. David grew up on a working cattle ranch owned by his parents near Kellyville. After graduating from Kellyville Public School, he attended Oklahoma State University receiving a B.S. degree in housing and interior design. While attending OSU David was awarded a Lew Wentz Scholarship and belonged to Omicron Zu, National Honor Society, graduating at the head of his class. David joined the U.S. Navy and was assigned to active duty aboard the USS Essex CUS-9 Aircraft Carrier. David worked for Tulsa Decorating legend Louie Perry, upon Louie Perry’s retirement David founded David Denham Interiors continuing a history as decorator to many Tulsa families. David received the Veterans Committee People to People Award for outstanding service from the Honorable Jean S. Gerald, Ambassador to UNESCO, Paris and Luxembourg in appreciation of his renovation of the UNESCO Embassy residence of Rue Leopold, Paris. David had multiple interests which included an Interior Design and antique shop, Denham Operating Oil Company, various rental properties, maintaining the family ranch, in addition he spent years restoring one of the Kennedy Mansions. David was proceeded in death by his parents: Frank and Audrey Denham, his wife Sophia, his brothers JR. and Tom Denham and his nieces Audrey Page and Charmain Denham. David is survived by his twin brother Dr. Dan Denham (Anita) his sister Shirley Andrew his nieces Anna Page, Tosha Schiffly, Alecia Denham, Deeann Parnell, Cheryl Denham, Bette Denham and Nephew Brent Denham. David was a very kind generous positive person who wanted to make the world more beautiful he will be very much missed by family and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Smith Funeral Home in Sapulpa, Ok. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Tulsa, OK at 2:00pm. Interment to follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Sapulpa, OK
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home 1208 South Main in Sapulpa.
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Thank you for the continuous insight, positive, future-centric conversations and friendship. You are truly missed.
Morrill Beckman
October 16, 2021 | Tulsa, OK | Coworker
I'm Audrey Simpson I seen David has past I'm sorry for your loss he was a nice man. My brother Lee was friends with him loved the farm there in Kellyville was buried there along the fence with his own tree and there is also a dolphin who looks scary in flower garden by house it was hand carved so I need contact with someone please. My number 316-249-8709 I'm supposed to be able to visit anytime.
Audrey Simpson
July 17, 2021 | Newton, KS | Friend
David and I go back about 40 years. I was 26 years old when David hired me to do plumbing for him
He was 36 and we just seemed to hit it off. We did a lot of work together over the years. David, you
will be missed. Your friend Dave's Plumbing & Heating Co.
David Seawright
January 11, 2020 | Tulsa, OK | Friend
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December 04, 2019
David and Sophia were one of the first from Holy Trinity that I would meet when I was engaged to their koumbaros, Demetrius Bereolos in 2004. What a lovely introduction to my new family. David and Sophia kept us in stitches telling us stories of how they first met, planting tomatoes in outdoor bathtubs and more! Of course they sent us home with figs and jams and pastries. David's exquisite renovation of one of the Kennedy mansions was a sight to see. The amount of detail he poured in to...
Lori Cain
December 02, 2019 | TULSA, OK | Friend
David was a kind soul. Always a lovely gentleman. A gracious host to those who were fortunate to have shared time in his lovely residence on the hill. Prayers for the family.
Bruce & Susan Hoop
December 01, 2019 | Tulsa, OK | Friend
Prayers for all family & friends.
John Wise
December 01, 2019 | Evans, GA | Family
David will forever be remembered as a refined gentleman of character with a kind and generous heart. His beautifully restored home near the Tulsa Country Club reflects his keen artistic ability, reverence for fine antique furnishings, and great attention to detail. David Denham Interiors, on Peoria is a mecca for collectors of Continental antique furniture, lighting, and striking accents.
David, you are now safe within the arms of God in the Greater Dimension, but you will be...
Jan Schweiger
November 29, 2019 | Tulsa, OK | Friend
Condolences to the Denham famiy.
Robert Edmiston
November 29, 2019 | Kellyville, OK | Friend
